Tusayan Ruin
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Parking available
An 800-year-old ancestral Puebloan village and archaeological site in Grand Canyon National Park.

šŸ“œ Remains of an 800-year-old Native American settlement.
šŸ” Occupied for about 25 years around 1185 CE by 15-20 people.

Why Go

šŸš¶ Walk a short, self-guiding trail around the site
šŸ›ļø Explore the adjacent Tusayan Museum with artifacts and Indigenous history
šŸŒ³ Enjoy photography and bird-watching amidst pinyon pines
šŸ—£ļø Join seasonal ranger programs for deeper understanding

Why Avoid

šŸš§ Site closed for winter season
ā˜€ļø Limited shade, bring sun protection

Tips

ā° Arrive before 10 am in summer for parking
ā³ Allow 30-45 minutes for museum and trail
šŸŒ… Combine with sunset at Desert View for a half-day itinerary

Cost

šŸ’° Included with Grand Canyon NP entrance fee.

Hours

šŸ•’ Seasonal; Thu-Mon 9 am ā€“ 5 pm (closed Dec 25).

šŸ…æļø Parking

Paved lot for cars & RVs available.

šŸš» Toilets

Vault toilets at parking area.

Last updated 6 days ago

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